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Operation

Driving your boat Know and follow U.S. Coast Guard, state,
Getting to know your boat and local laws when operating your boat.
Operating your boat requires skills acquired Select a wide area to learn in, where visibility
through practice over a period of time. Take is good and other boat traffic is light. Keep
the time to learn the basic techniques well the proper distance from other boats and ve-
before attempting more difficult maneuvers. hicles. Do not operate where people are
Boating with your new boat can be a very en- swimming.
joyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. But it is essential to familiarize your-
self with the operation of the boat to achieve
the skill necessary to enjoy boating safely.
Before operating this boat, read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Operation In-
struction card, and all labels on the boat. Pay
particular attention to the safety information
beginning on page 13. These materials
should give you an understanding of the boat Always attach the engine shut-off cord (lan-
and its operation. This boat is designed to yard) to your PFD before operating.
carry one operator and up to 11 passengers. You and all other passengers must always
wear a USCG-approved PFD when riding in
Maximum load (252XE): the boat.
Total weight of cargo, operator, and Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep both
passengers: feet on the deck when driving the boat.
1066 kg (2350 lb)
Total weight of operator and passen- Starting the engines
gers:
WARNING
998 kg (2200 lb)
Maximum load (except for 252XE): Severe injury or death may result if you ig-
Total weight of cargo, operator, and nore any of the following:
passengers: z Before operating your boat, become fa-
1180 kg (2600 lb) miliar with all controls. Consult a
Total weight of operator and passen- Yamaha Boat Dealer about any control
gers: or function you do not fully understand.
998 kg (2200 lb) Failure to understand how the controls
work could cause an accident or pre-
vent you from avoiding an accident.
Learning to operate your boat
z Gasoline vapors can explode. Before
Before boating, always perform the pre-oper-
starting the engines, check the engine
ation checks listed on page 142. The short
compartment for gasoline, gasoline va-
time spent checking the boat will reward you
pors, and loose electrical connections,
with added safety and reliability.
and then operate the blowers for at least
4 minutes. Do not start the engines or
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